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How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel 2
How to Soft Reset — Google Pixel 2
The Google Pixel 2 is a 2017 Android 8.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) with 4GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", AMOLED, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White.
The Pixel 2 is equipped with a Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable, a 2 MP, 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS) main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 143 g.
Performing a soft restart on your Google Pixel 2 is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your Google Pixel 2: hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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